Ballymena Golf Club
Course Information
Ballymena Golf Club, County Antrim is an 18 hole, par 68 (5299 yard), private, heathland / parkland golf course established in 1903
18 holes | Par 68 | 5299 yards | Private | Parkland
About Ballymena Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: 128 Raceview Rd, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 4HY United Kingdom
Tel: 028 2586 1487
Golf Pro: Ken Revie | Tel: 028 2586 1652
Website: https://www.ballymenagolfclub.com/
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££
Midweek Guide: £23.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £27.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| ballymena | white | 68 | 68 | 5299 | ||
| ballymena | yellow | 68 | 66 | 5097 | ||
| ballymena | Yellow | 68 | 66 | 5054 | ||
Ballymena Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.08
AVERAGE RATING 3.6
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What the club says: Founded in 1903 and situated about two miles north east of Ballymena, on the fringes of the "Britain in Bloom" award-winning village of Broughshane, sits Ballymena Golf Club. The entire course is dominated by Slemish Mountain, which is world renowned due to its association with Ireland's patron saint, Patrick, and offers a superb scenic backdrop to enhance your round.
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Paul C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 8 2021
Fabulous
Have played here many times. The course whilst flat, will catch you out if you're not careful - long par threes and tight fairways make it a test even for the scratch players, but the layout means it's still enjoyable for the higher handicappers. Course drys out exceptionally well, you'll get a round here when other courses are still waterlogged. Friendliest club I've ever been to, members and staff are very welcoming. Price wise it's very affordable, green fees, food and drinks all very reasonable. Would strongly recommend to players of all standards.Reviewer Rating
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Russell K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 26 2020
Excellent course
Has been well looked after through lockdown and is in great condition. Rough currently well cut back and very forgiving.(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 101 Handicap: 25.6)
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Nicky / BELFAST rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 27 2019
Awesome club
A wolf in sheeps cloting, a relatively flat course would seen quite an easy challenge, but with the long par 3 holes and tree lined fairways, this can easily punish you if your course management is not up to scratch, the bar staff are very friendly and the food/drink is extremely cheap, well worth a visit.Reviewer Rating
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Lewis D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 25 2019
Fantastic course to play on and can be challenging at times. Superb clubhouse and facilities. Excellent restaurant. I’m a member.
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Andrew M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2019
Decent Course
Good dry course runs quite well. £18 is perhaps a little much for a round here.Quite an open course.
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 119 Handicap: )
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Andrew M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2019
Decent Course
Good dry course runs quite well. £18 is perhaps a little much for a round here.Quite an open course.
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 119 Handicap: )
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George E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2019
Great local course cheap round of golf ???and great place to eat and some drinks plus brilliant
(Round played: Dec 1965 - Score: 109 Handicap: 36)
(Round played: Dec 1965 - Score: 109 Handicap: 36)
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David J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 4 2019
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Steven M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 24 2018
Good flat course.fairways and greens in good nic and friendly members and staff
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 82 Handicap: 14.5)
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 82 Handicap: 14.5)
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Neil R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2018
Good value
Good value for money. Course in good condition. Enjoyed playing there. People friendly as always.(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 79 Handicap: )
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Russell K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 4 2018
A forgiving course- perfect for all
A great wee course just on the Broughshane side of Ballymena. Open fairways which run alongside each other. Plenty of chance of finding the shot that doesn't go where you planned.Reviewer Rating
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Aaron M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 7 2018
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Great course am a member hope to play again soon cant wait. This course is exceptional.(Round played: Feb 2018 - Score: 92 Handicap: 17.3)
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Stephen K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 1 2017
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Patrick H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 7 2016
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 107 Handicap: )
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Martin O rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 7 2016
Not a bad track. Bit criss cross at the start but one through that its challenging enough
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 100 Handicap: 21.7)
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 100 Handicap: 21.7)
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Eamonn H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 22 2015
Let's start with the good points. The greens are excellent but very flat. The clubhouse and facilities are excellent with good proshop too. I was welcomed in the proshop by an apologetic man who charged £18 for a round £3 more than Galgorm(home of the Northern Ireland open) on golf now. I was welcomed half way done the 1st with the almighty stink of the chicken/Turkey farm next door. That followed me around the course. The course itself is flat and unimaginative, which is fine if you want to refine your yardage, if the holes weren't marked in meters that is....the tees hadn't been cut all week and there was grass behind my ball on striking...tut tut!
This course doesn't want to attract visitors (God knows why) with the price of green fees. It can survive on its membership which is understandably cheap. If you're a visitor to North Antrim do not golf here. We are spoiled for courses with reasonable green fees(golf now) I.e. Gracehill, Galgorm, ballyclare to name just three.
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 84 Handicap: 17)
This course doesn't want to attract visitors (God knows why) with the price of green fees. It can survive on its membership which is understandably cheap. If you're a visitor to North Antrim do not golf here. We are spoiled for courses with reasonable green fees(golf now) I.e. Gracehill, Galgorm, ballyclare to name just three.
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 84 Handicap: 17)
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Rodeny M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 8 2015
Played this in a practice round for the Irish mixed foursomes. Never been as confused or disappointed with a course in my life. There is no natural flow to the course you can't really tell which hole you are supposed to play next, also there are a few holes that seem to have been added just to make up the numbers. There are a few holes which had a nice shape to them but for the majority it is just a big flat open field with a few trees and flags. The bunkers had very little sand, if any. Managed to hit the bottom of two with very little effort. I have very few courses that I can say I never want to play again but this is definitely one I cannot recommend to anyone. The club house and facilities are very good and the pro shop is good but that is about all the highlights I could find. It's an easy course to score well on if you need a confidence boost.
(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 76 Handicap: )
(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 76 Handicap: )
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George E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 15 2015
(Round played: Jan 2014 - Score: 105 Handicap: 36)
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Colin P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 10 2012
good course all round
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Stuart B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 21 2011
The course was in overall very good condition. The greens were a bit uneven thanks to the harshness of the previous winter.
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Eddie H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 18 2011
A FLAT COURSE WITH SOME TIGHT TREE LINED FAIRWAYS
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Malachy O rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 10 2010
Good greens.
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Marc K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 28 2009
Not the most inventive layout and probably quite easy to the experienced golfer but excellent value for money.
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Martin H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 10 2009
Nice inland course, where you have to be scoring 40 pts + to be in with a shout of beating any of your playing partners. Great fun to play.
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John H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 3 2009
This is a very well kept short par 68 course. It is very flat and if you are a big hitter provides great opportunites especially at par 4's. Great value for money course, very good for beginners and intermediates to improve game.
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Marc K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2007
The course is very basic but the excellent price reflects this. There is only one tiny pond on the entire course and only the worst hook on the 12th will see you find it. Bunkers are also quite minimal and very easy to avoid. However, the rough is very challenging and some holes have some tricky trees to negotiate. For a beginner (like me) or someone looking to get back into the game, this is a good course. A mixture of long irons and a couple of trick greens with often devilish pin positions will really test the low skilled player. Low handicappers, though, should find the course very easy to hit below their handicap on. The pro-shop is small and basic but keeps all the essentials.
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Ballymena Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Ballymena Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Ballymena Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Ballymena Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Ballymena Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Ballymena Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Ballymena Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Ballymena Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Ballymena Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Ballymena Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Ballymena Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Ballymena Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Ballymena Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Ballymena Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Ballymena Golf Club for further details.
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